The Earth Systems

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What is the outermost system that surrounds the Earth?

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The atmosphere is the outermost system which is an invisible layer of gases that surround the planet.

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What are the characteristics required to classify a substance as a mineral?

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To classify as a mineral, a substance must be naturally occurring, an inorganic solid, and have a crystal structure. Therefore, all of the above are correct.

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What gases make up the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is made up of Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Trace gases.

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Does Earth's interior consist of distinct layers?

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True, Earth's interior is made of distinct layers.

Front

What do the geosphere and hydrosphere have in common?

Back

They both only include non-living things.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is the difference between the biosphere and the geosphere?

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The biosphere includes all living organisms, while the geosphere includes non-living geological features.

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What role does the atmosphere play in supporting life on Earth?

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The atmosphere provides essential gases like oxygen for respiration and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.